Name: Songwriter Club Presents Lauren Ruth Ward, Chris Hess at the Kerouac House St.Pete
Start: 2026-01-20T19:00:00
End: 2025-07-21T23:00-05:00
Location: The Jack Kerouac House

Songwriter Club at the Jack Kerouac House is a series bringing national and international touring artists, as well as musician outreach to the historic home of Jack Kerouac, in St.Petersburg Florida. There are very limited seating and capacity for this songwriter listening room series, as the artists perform in Kerouac's living room with the audience seated in the living room, and additional seating stretching out into the enclosed patio. Please join us for a night of songs, in this historic atmosphere.Tyler Ramsey Tyler Ramsey is a singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his evocative, genre-blending sound that fuses folk, rock, and alternative influences. Based outside of Asheville, North Carolina, Ramsey gained widespread recognition as a key member of Band of Horses, contributing to their soaring indie-folk sound across three studio albums, each of which included Ramsey originals. As a songwriter and guitarist, his intricate playing and introspective lyricism became a defining element of the band's music.While Ramsey’s former tenure with Band of Horses solidified his reputation, his solo career has proven his depth as an artist in his own right. He has released a series of critically acclaimed albums, including "For the Morning" (2019), which showcased his signature blend of fingerpicked guitar, pedal steel, and atmospheric rock textures. His latest album, "New Lost Ages", marks a new creative milestone, produced by Phil Ek (Fleet Foxes, The Shins) and recorded in Seattle’s Avast Recording Co. The project captures Ramsey’s evolution as both a songwriter and musician, balancing moments of quiet introspection with grand, sweeping arrangements.Ramsey’s music is deeply rooted in nature and personal experience, with much of New Lost Ages inspired by his life in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Seeking solace during a tumultuous period, he retreated to a secluded cabin near his home, channeling his reflections on change, fatherhood, and artistic perseverance into a collection of deeply resonant songs. The resulting album, with contributions from musicians like Morgan Henderson (Fleet Foxes), Sean T. Lane (Ann Wilson), and Carl Broemel (My Morning Jacket), captures both the intimacy of his songwriting and the expansive sonic landscapes he crafts.With a distinct vocal presence, masterful guitar work, and a gift for storytelling, Tyler Ramsey continues to carve out his own space in the world of modern folk and indie rock. His music, praised by outlets such as Relix and NPR, resonates with listeners seeking depth, honesty, and a connection to something timeless. New Lost Ages stands as a testament to his journey—one that embraces both the uncertainties of life and the enduring power of song.Shawn KyleHost of Songwriter Club, Shawn Kyle is a multiple Best of the Bay Award Winner and 14X SXSW Austin official showcasing artist; Shawn has been a journeyman musician, a singer, writer, frontman and a published multidisciplinary artist. Fronting nationally with indie groups the Beauvilles, and AMFMS, he was involved touring and performing with both the Americana revival of the early 2000's and also the Psychedelic Rock and Garage revival of the 2010's. Kyle is currently working on an EP of new songs co written with Grammy Award winner Jim Lauderdale.A cash bar by donation will be open before and in between the performances.Proceeds from the show support the touring artist, as well as the Kerouac House nonprofit.VenueThe Jack Kerouac House5169 10th Ave NSt.Petersburg, 33710Doors6:00 PM

Songwriter Club Presents Tyler Ramsey (ex Band of Horses) at the Jack Kerouac House

Songwriter Club at the Jack Kerouac House is a series bringing national and international touring artists, as well as musician outreach to the historic home of Jack Kerouac, in St.Petersburg Florida. There are very limited seating and capacity for this songwriter listening room series, as the artists perform in Kerouac's living room with the audience seated in the living room, and additional seating stretching out into the enclosed patio. Please join us for a night of songs, in this historic atmosphere.Lauren Ruth Ward A gutsy, raspy-voiced singer/songwriter in the vein of Janis Joplin or Courtney Barnett, Baltimore born Lauren Ruth Ward changed her life drastically to pursue her truth. After graduating from high school, she began working as a hairstylist and built a clientele in the hundreds. As time went on, however, she knew she needed to make music her focus and embrace her queerness. In 2015, she quit her job, broke up with her fiancé, and moved to L.A. releasing her self titled EP in 2016. Chris Hess Florida born, east coast surf and sand raised, Chris now lives in Los Angeles and is widely known as the frontperson for the band SWIMM. Since releasing their debut EP, Feel, in 2013, indie psychedelic dream pop band SWIMM have risen to become one of the more notable bands in that genre. With a string of atmospheric, melodic, and introspective singles and EPs – and a critically acclaimed full-length album, _Sentimental Porno, in 2018 – they’ve continued to raise their profile. This year finds them particularly busy, with new singles (“Spring Breaking Your Heart” and “You Never Fake It”) with new albums on the way, the band seems poised to take their career to the next level.Shawn KyleHost of Songwriter Club, Shawn Kyle is a multiple Best of the Bay Award Winner and 14X SXSW Austin official showcasing artist; Shawn has been a journeyman musician, a singer, writer, frontman and a published multidisciplinary artist. Fronting nationally with indie groups the Beauvilles, and AMFMS, he was involved touring and performing with both the Americana revival of the early 2000's and also the Psychedelic Rock and Garage revival of the 2010's. Kyle is currently working on an EP of new songs co written with Grammy Award winner Jim Lauderdale.A cash bar by donation will be open before and in between the performances.Proceeds from the show support the touring artist, as well as the Kerouac House nonprofit.VenueThe Jack Kerouac House5169 10th Ave NSt.Petersburg, 33710Doors6:00 PM

Songwriter Club Presents Lauren Ruth Ward, Chris Hess at the Kerouac House St.Pete

David Dondero + Shawn Kyle at the Jack Kerouac House St.Petersburg, November 1st 2025 $18 General Admission Seating. Songwriter Club at the Jack Kerouac House is a series bringing national and international touring artists, as well as musician outreach to the historic home of Jack Kerouac, in St.Petersburg Florida. There are very limited seating and capacity for this songwriter listening room series, as the artists perform in Kerouac's living room with the audience seated in the living room, and additional seating stretching out into the enclosed patio. Please join us for a night of songs, in this historic atmosphere.David Dondero In 2006, NPR's All Songs Considered named David one of the "best living songwriters" alongside Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney and Tom Waits. As American troubadour Dondero began writing songs in the late 80’s while at Clemson University. Initially a drummer and lyricist, he formed Sunbrain in 1991. A post-punk indie rock quartet heavily influenced by Donovan and Fugazi. Sunbrain was signed by Grass Records and they recorded 3 albums. When the group disbanded he went on to play drums for the folk punk band, This Bike is a Pipe Bomb. After 2 years he left the band in 1998 and began his solo career. He’s been touring ever since and his music has taken him around the world multiple times.His style and ongoing narratives are hard to fit into a particular genre. He manages to tackle difficult subject matter with a wry sense of humor. The music is inspired by heartbreak, hopefulness, everyday work, and his never-ending state of flux. Dondero’s lyrics are influenced by the angst of Black Flag, the wanderlust of Bruce Springsteen, the sentimentality of Paul Simon, and the politics of Woody Guthrie.He’s shared bills and tours with Pedro the Lion, The Mountain Goats, Darren Hanlon, Daniel Johnston, and Against Me! In 2006, Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton of NPR put David on their list of the top ten greatest living songwriters. Aside from multiple years at South by Southwest, he was invited by Mudhoney as a featured artist at All Tomorrow’s Parties in Rye, England. God Speed You Black Emperor brought him to The Sled Island Festival in Calgary and he’s played at the Bellow Winter Music Festival in Australia under the recommendation of Australian songwriter Darren Hanlon. Dondero tours heavily but now calls Pensacola, FL home. His first novel, Chaos the Cat will also be available at the show.Shawn Kyle A multiple Best of the Bay Award Winner and 14X SXSW Austin official showcasing artist Shawn Kyle is a singer, writer, frontman and multi instrumentalist. Growing up in the rough Suitcase City neighborhood of Tampa during the 1980's and 90's, Kyle began performing at and putting together multi media shows in Ybor City in 1997 as well as befriending and working for influential artists such as pop artist JSG Boggs, Time/Life photographer Bud Lee, and the production facility of Ybor Hot Glass and Iron Works. Fronting groups the Beauvilles, and AMFMS, he was involved touring and performing with both the Americana revival of the early 2000's and also the Psychedelic Rock and Garage revival of the 2010's performing as a support act with diverse groups: Ty Segall, AllahLahs the Black Angels, Growlers, Broncho to Americana legends like the Drive By Truckers, Centro-Matic, Okkervil River and Jason Isbell. Kyle has also been lead guitarist or collaborator of THOMAS WYNN &amp; THE BELIEVERS, Will Quinlan's the Diviners, John Wesley (of the Porcupine Tree, Vertical Horizon), Geri X, Have Gun, Will Travel, Joey Molland of Badfinger and many others. Kyle is currently working on an EP of new songs co written with Grammy Award winner Jim Lauderdale.A cash bar by donation will be open before and in between the performances. Proceeds from the show support the touring artist, as well as the Kerouac House nonprofit.VenueThe Jack Kerouac House 5169 10th Ave N St.Petersburg, 33710Doors6:00 PM

Songwriter Club Presents David Dondero + Shawn Kyle at the Kerouac House St.Pete

May 23rd 2025, Songwriter Club Vol.6 : Love and Bossa Nova w/ Daniela Soledade, and Nate Najar. at the Jack Kerouac House St.Petersburg Florida.Doors 6pm, Show 7pm. $25 Ticket, only 50 tickets are available. All tickets are General Admission, Seated.***Please Note*** All events in this series have sold out. Please buy advance tickets at the link to guarantee your attendance.Address: 5169 10th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710International Brazilian music star Daniela Soledade and virtuoso jazz guitarist Nate Najar transport you to tropical Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with their "Love &amp; Bossa Nova" shows - intimate performances of Bossa Nova music. Partners in life and music, they travel the world doing what they love most, sharing their passion for Brazilian music.&nbsp;

Songwriter Club Presents: Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar 'Love & Bossa Nova'

April 4th 2025, Songwriter Club Vol.5 : Caleb Caudle with Will Quinlan, and your host, Shawn Kyle at the Jack Kerouac House St.Petersburg Florida.Doors 6pm, Show 7pm. $15 Ticket, only 50 tickets are available. All tickets are General Admission, Seated.***Please Note*** All past events in this series have sold out. Please buy advance tickets at the link to guarantee your attendance. Address: 5169 10th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710

Songwriter Club Vol.5 Caleb Caudle, Will Quinlan & host Shawn Kyle at the Kerouac House

<h2><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="/venue_app/event_groups/70569/edit">March 1st: Songwriter Club Vol.4 Alice Wallace w/ Kristopher James at the Kerouac House St.Pete. $20 Tickets Advance.</a></h2>Doors 6pm. Show 7pm. 5169 10th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710

Songwriter Club Vol.4 Alice Wallace w/ Kristopher James at the Kerouac House St.Pete

Songwriter Club vol.3 at the Jack Kerouac House St.Petersburg February 8th 6pm Doors 7pm Show All Tickets are Seated General Admission Freedy Johnston + Geri X + host Shawn KylePlease note this show is limited to 50 tickets, please buy advance tickets as past shows in this series have all sold outFreedy Johnston is a singer-songwriter originally from Kinsley, Kansas. A town 1,561 miles from both New York and San Francisco. He moved to New York in the 1980's and worked as an office temp for a few years before landing a deal with Bar None Records in Hoboken. His second record for them was his breakthrough album, 1992's Can You Fly. He then signed to Elektra Records and in 1994 worked with producer Butch Vig on his biggest record, This Perfect World, which featured the radio hit “Bad Reputation”, and earned him Rolling Stone's Songwriter of the Year award for 1994. His songs were featured in the movies “Kingpin”, “Kicking and Screaming” and “Heavy”. He currently lives in Joshua Tree, California.Geri X Bulgarian-born Geri X is a composer, a musician and a singer hard to put a label on. Fans and critics spotted it from the moment she broke onto the Tampa Bay music scene: Geri is an artist with a singular sound you have not heard before. What started with a classical training in piano, guitar and voice, evolving out of a broad and eclectic blend of influences, has become wonderfully her own. Shawn Kyle A multiple Best of the Bay Award Winner and 14X SXSW Austin official showcasing artist Shawn Kyle is a singer, writer, frontman and multi instrumentalist, who has shifted focus to artist and venue advocacy. Fronting underground groups the Beauvilles, and AMFMS, he was involved with both the Americana revival of the early 2000's and also the Psychedelic Rock and Garage revival of the 2010's as a support act with diverse groups like Ty Segall, AllahLahs the Black Angels, Growlers, Broncho, Drive By Truckers, Centro-Matic, Okkervil River and Jason Isbell. Kyle has also been lead guitarist or collaborator of THOMAS WYNN &amp; THE BELIEVERS, Will Quinlan's the Diviners, John Wesley (of the Porcupine Tree, Vertical Horizon), Geri X, Have Gun, Will Travel, Joey Molland of Badfinger and many others. Kyle is currently working on an EP of new songs co written with Grammy Award winner Jim Lauderdale.Songwriter Club is a monthly series at historic houses hosted by music industry journeyman, and writer Shawn Kyle encouraging preservation of songwriting as a local art form, community between songwriters and those that love songwriting, and supporting the preservation of historic local culturally relevant spaces and venues, via intimate concerts that allow a connection between listeners and the artist. The Jack Kerouac House is a historic non profit and late home of the legendary American writer Jack Kerouac. It is located in St.Petersburg Florida at 5169 10th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710For talent booking at the House please contact: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:shawn@matchlessconcerts.com">shawn@matchlessconcerts.com</a>To find out more about the Jack Kerouac House <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stpetekerouachouse.com">https://stpetekerouachouse.com</a>

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